Get Lost Mountaineering

East Coast of Muck

Start/Finish

Muck is reached reached by Calmac ferry from Mallaig or smaller ferry from Arisaig.

Distance/Time

5 km.    About 1.5 hours.

Peaks

None OS sheet 39:Rum & Eigg

Introduction

Muck is a low lying island but with an interesting rocky coastline. The ferry from Arisaig is the MV Shearwater. At busy times, it is essential to book in advance on 01687 450224. In 2019, the return fare was £20 for an adult. It is difficult to walk all around the coastline of Muck on a day trip as one is limited to 2 – 3 hours ashore. A road goes across the island which allows the coastline to be divided up into smaller sections. The cafe and craft shop is excellent. There are lots of paths but also a few cliffs so care is needed in places especially near rocky inlets. There are great views to Eigg and Rum. Whales are not uncommon at sea.

Route

(1) Whichever boat you arrive on, turn right and start walking around the coastline with the sea on your right. There will be a choice of grassy paths in places. Reach the NE corner then follow the N coast a short distance until, after a significant inlet, a new (white) house can be seen. Reach this and follow the track from it which soon joins the road across the island. Turn left and follow the road back to the start.

Notes

(a) This walk took place on 27^th May, 2019.